Industrial Project

Subject ISYS30006 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 x one hour lectures during the semester and regular team, mentor and client meetings which require a large amount of time; in addition to lectures and the various stakeholder meetings, a minimum of 8 hours per week per student should be scheduled for this subject
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Plus one of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50

(may be taken concurrently)

  • 615-347 Business Systems Design (prior to 2007).
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

Students cannot gain credit for both this subject and any of

  • 615-370 Information Systems Project (prior to 2006)
Subject
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Atif Ahmad

Contact

Email: wadley@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This capstone subject will allow you to put into practice the skills you have learnt in your Information Systems Degree.

This subject is based around the completion of a significant information systems project that is of immediate practical use. Clients of the project will be both external and internal to the University. Students will work in teams of 6 with a staff member allocated to the team as a mentor. Regular meetings of the entire group of students in the subject will be the occasion for students to provide progress reports. There will be lectures and discussions on such topics as project selection, the project process, documentation and writing reports.
Objectives:

At the completion of the subject, students should have gained experience in:

  • applying the tools and techniques covered in prior Information Systems subjects;

  • managing client relationships and expectations;

  • selecting, planning, executing, managing, reporting on, documenting, and completing a substantial information systems project; and

  • working with a support group of fellow students and an academic staff member.
Assessment:

Written progress reports on the project due throughout the semester (15%); project planning and management (30%); a final report, product and presentation due at the end of semester (55%). Students may be assessed on individual contributions to group work.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of the subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
  • The ability to analyse and solve problems involving large amounts of real world data;
  • The ability to synthesise information and communicate results effectively;
  • The ability to work effectively as a member of a project ream;
  • The capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection and;
  • The ability to plan and manage time.
Notes: This subject is only available to students enrolled in an Information Systems degree (prior to 2009).

Students must enrol in this subject before the close of the prior semester to enable the subject coordinator to secure industry projects for students. Students are required to attend a subject information session before the end of the prior semester to arrange project team placement. This is a requirement and must be considered in the student's planning. Check the DIS web site for preliminary details.

Due to the intensive group nature of this subject, it is essential that students are present at the very beginning of the semester. Should unforeseen events prevent this, the student should contact the subject coordinator urgently.

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